Amid 'Mixed' Steam User Review Rating, Capcom Issues Monster Hunter Wilds PC Troubleshooting Guide

Capcom has offered official troubleshooting advice for Monster Hunter Wilds PC players on Steam following a mixed user review reception due to performance issues. The company recommends Steam users update their graphics drivers, disable compatibility mode, and then readjust in-game settings if initial problems persist. "Thank you all for your patience and support!" Capcom tweeted.

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Monster Hunter Wilds Weapons Tier List

Several critical Steam reviews highlight significant optimization issues. One helpful review describes Monster Hunter Wilds as having "the worst optimization I've ever seen," citing the game's demanding performance despite acknowledging similar launch problems with World. The reviewer suggests waiting for a more stable release. Another negative review echoes these sentiments, stating the game runs "even worse than the beta," given its visual fidelity.

To assist Steam users, Capcom released a troubleshooting guide addressing potential solutions. They urge PC players to follow these steps to rule out problems with their PC, Steam, or game files:

Monster Hunter Wilds Troubleshooting and Known Issues Guide

Troubleshooting

If the game isn't running smoothly, try these steps:

• Verify System Requirements: Ensure your PC meets the minimum system requirements.
• Update Graphics Drivers: Update your video/graphics drivers to the latest versions.
• Windows Updates: Check for and install the latest Windows updates.
• Clean Driver Installation: If problems persist, try a clean installation of your video drivers.
• Update DirectX: Update DirectX to the latest version (see Microsoft support for instructions).
• Antivirus Exceptions: Add the game's folder and files to your antivirus program's exception/exclusion list. Default paths: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\MonsterHunterWilds\MonsterHunterWilds.exe. Also add C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam and C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\Steam.exe.
• Administrator Privileges: Run Steam.exe and MonsterHunterWilds.exe as administrator.
• Verify Game Files: Verify the game's files through Steam (Library > right-click game > Properties > Local Files > Verify integrity of game files). Ignore any messages about failing to verify local configuration files.
• Disable Compatibility Mode: Disable compatibility mode for both MonsterHunterWilds.exe (located in the default path above) and Steam.exe (located in C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam).
• Steam Community Troubleshooting: Consult the official Monster Hunter Wilds troubleshooting thread on the Steam community page for additional steps.

Despite these performance issues, Monster Hunter Wilds has enjoyed a strong launch, achieving nearly 1 million concurrent players on Steam, placing it among the platform's top 10 most-played games.

For those eager to begin their Monster Hunter Wilds journey, helpful resources include guides on lesser-known game mechanics, weapon types, a walkthrough, multiplayer instructions, and beta character transfer information. IGN's review awarded the game an 8/10, praising its improvements while noting a lack of significant challenge.